Team chatter 12-13

Dec 13, 2016

Gus Edwards is still eyeing a potential graduate transfer to either Rutgers or Syracuse -- it would give him the chance to be more of the main option at a program close to home. He is set to graduate in May and would not be required to sit out.

Courtel Jenkins is another name to monitor when it comes to a possible transfer. He would not be a grad transfer, but it appears he is seeking more playing time -- Rutgers is a rumored program as well.

Gerald Willis was grappling with the idea for declaring for the draft this season, but ultimately knew he doesn't have enough film yet. Source said he played the second half of the season with a torn meniscus as well.

A few bowl game suspensions for the freshmen crew is coming. None of the main contributors, though.

The sense in the locker room is that David Njoku is 100% gone to the NFL draft. He has given the team every indication that the bowl will be his final game as a Hurricane.

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Canesfan1899

Dec 13, 2016

Peter Ariz said:
nbrunner38 said:

This is all bad news. We may be high on their replacements but the fact is we need depth still

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Njoku is the only real loss IMO

Agreed, would like to see Jenkins stick around but if you don't want to be here bye.

doctaj11

Dec 13, 2016

blackvern said:
Peter Ariz said:

Gus Edwards is still eyeing a potential graduate transfer to either Rutgers or Syracuse -- it would give him the chance to be more of the main option at a program close to home. He is set to graduate in May and would not be required to sit out.

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This

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DNordy

Dec 13, 2016

You would think Njoku leaving for the league becomes a selling point for McKitty.

Also, I guess that idea of Homer trying CB diminishes

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ZoCane

Dec 13, 2016

Peter Ariz said:
nbrunner38 said:

This is all bad news. We may be high on their replacements but the fact is we need depth still

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Njoku is the only real loss IMO

That's too strong Pete. Gus and Courtel would both be losses. Huge losses? No, but from experience and depth perspectives, they are still legit losses.

BeastMode

Dec 13, 2016

So once again freshmen are suspended. If it's Ced Wrugjt that would be his second and possibly be making his way out of the program soon. Same as Haskins. Are these guys still hanging with Bruce and smoking weed?

nvlahos

Dec 13, 2016

RB Depth looking rough now with Yearby and Edwards leaving.

Walton
Homer - IMO he's going be great and give us a breakaway speed element

Then have to hope that McFarland or Burns can contribute right away (both have been injury prone)

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Tad Footeball

Dec 13, 2016

This is why I don't like the new way the NFL does the Draft evaluations for kids. They offer 3 grades- Potential 1st Rounder, Potential 2nd Rounder or Neither. Too many kids get that "Neither" and probably assume they're sitting right outside the 1st two rounds and can move up with a good Combine or Pro Day. I personally like Njoku as a pro but I bet he doesn't go before the 4th round if the supposed Draftniks are even close to right. Hopefully the kid isn't sacrificing a lot of money AND the chance to play with his brother.

@KingLew88

Dec 13, 2016

So everyone I thought was leaving is leaving.

Jenkins does idiot things on the field and it's his fault his PT is cut ofcourse he won't blame himself. I felt he was disconnected towards the end of the season.

Gus isn't suprising either. I'm ready for Homer to get some PT anyway. Good luck getting to the next level.

Peter Ariz

Dec 13, 2016

Canesfan1899 said:
Peter Ariz said:

John77 said:

I was hoping it would be non-contributors who would be leaving.

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There will be plenty more gone

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So does this mean we are going to sign a bigger class than expected?

Look for 28-30 in this class. Not sure what you were expecting

deerob305

Dec 13, 2016

luciano.8 said:
Homer and McFarland as our 2 and 3 will be so fun to watch!

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Trayone Gray will have say so in that

Peter Ariz

Dec 13, 2016

Tad Footeball said:
This is why I don't like the new way the NFL does the Draft evaluations for kids. They offer 3 grades- Potential 1st Rounder, Potential 2nd Rounder or Neither. Too many kids get that "Neither" and probably assume they're sitting right outside the 1st two rounds and can move up with a good Combine or Pro Day. I personally like Njoku as a pro but I bet he doesn't go before the 4th round if the supposed Draftniks are even close to right. Hopefully the kid isn't sacrificing a lot of money AND the chance to play with his brother.

Njoku is already getting some first round buzz. After workouts, he's probably a lock for 2nd round or better

Peter Ariz

Dec 13, 2016

DNordy said:
You would think Njoku leaving for the league becomes a selling point for McKitty.

Also, I guess that idea of Homer trying CB diminishes

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They were testing Homer there to see if they maybe had something special. Heard he was good but they really like him on offense.

CFLCane

Dec 13, 2016

Peter Ariz said:
Tad Footeball said:

This is why I don't like the new way the NFL does the Draft evaluations for kids. They offer 3 grades- Potential 1st Rounder, Potential 2nd Rounder or Neither. Too many kids get that "Neither" and probably assume they're sitting right outside the 1st two rounds and can move up with a good Combine or Pro Day. I personally like Njoku as a pro but I bet he doesn't go before the 4th round if the supposed Draftniks are even close to right. Hopefully the kid isn't sacrificing a lot of money AND the chance to play with his brother.

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Njoku is already getting some first round buzz. After workouts, he's probably a lock for 2nd round or better

Any lack of production the Njoku doubters have been hanging on to will be offset by his combine numbers. NFL GM's are in love with athletic TE's, especially miami bred.

nvlahos

Dec 13, 2016

nvlahos said:
RB Depth looking rough now with Yearby and Edwards leaving.

Walton
Homer - IMO he's going be great and give us a breakaway speed element

Then have to hope that McFarland or Burns can contribute right away (both have been injury prone)

Never mind I forgot about Gray

Peter Ariz

Dec 13, 2016

ZoCane said:
Peter Ariz said:

nbrunner38 said:

This is all bad news. We may be high on their replacements but the fact is we need depth still

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Njoku is the only real loss IMO

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That's too strong Pete. Gus and Courtel would both be losses. Huge losses? No, but from experience and depth perspectives, they are still legit losses.

We will disagree. Don't think they have any effect on W/L total.

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ZoCane

Dec 13, 2016

Peter Ariz said:
ZoCane said:

Peter Ariz said:

nbrunner38 said:

This is all bad news. We may be high on their replacements but the fact is we need depth still

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Njoku is the only real loss IMO

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That's too strong Pete. Gus and Courtel would both be losses. Huge losses? No, but from experience and depth perspectives, they are still legit losses.

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We will disagree. Don't think they have any effect on W/L total.

If we stay mostly injury-free at those positions, you will probably be right.

252cane

Dec 13, 2016

Sigma_Cane_7 said:
Well that's confusing on Gus. I thought the move to play him over Yearby was because of the change of pace as a back. Seems like we played him to keep him on board and now he and Joe are leaving. I know Joe was going anyway but **** that leaves us a little light from the experience department. What gives Pete?

Dont need experince at rb. The easiest position in football at any level to play right away.

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canefan88xbl

Dec 13, 2016

I've been saying since his Freshmen year Gus will transfer to Cuse. If the dude was tough, he'd play FB and be an interesting wrinkle. Only disappointment if Gus and Joe leave is that we would have tremendous depth at running back. The way it should be at Miami.

Courtel you could see from a mile away. Stuck behind two studs.

I think Anthony Moten could be a candidate despite decent play time. No knowledge of the situations, but I saw him after a few games sulking and body language just looked like he was unhappy.

Njoku stings. I still think he needed one more year to solidify that first round selection.

252cane

Dec 13, 2016

Canesfan1899 said:
Peter Ariz said:

nbrunner38 said:

This is all bad news. We may be high on their replacements but the fact is we need depth still

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Njoku is the only real loss IMO

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Agreed, would like to see Jenkins stick around but if you don't want to be here bye.

He is the 5th dt. Not enough snaps to go around for everybody.

Tad Footeball

Dec 13, 2016

Peter Ariz said:
Tad Footeball said:

This is why I don't like the new way the NFL does the Draft evaluations for kids. They offer 3 grades- Potential 1st Rounder, Potential 2nd Rounder or Neither. Too many kids get that "Neither" and probably assume they're sitting right outside the 1st two rounds and can move up with a good Combine or Pro Day. I personally like Njoku as a pro but I bet he doesn't go before the 4th round if the supposed Draftniks are even close to right. Hopefully the kid isn't sacrificing a lot of money AND the chance to play with his brother.

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Njoku is already getting some first round buzz. After workouts, he's probably a lock for 2nd round or better

Well he absolutely should go then. My issue would be IF he got an evaluation back that said he wasn't a 1st or 2nd rounder and then he somehow works his way into the 1st round at the Combine. This whole Draft evaluation process by the NFL advisory committee is almost pointless then.

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Team chatter 12-13

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